WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2105

lisag0328 wrote: »

Hello all! I'm new here and need some feedback please. I've lost 44 pounds since June 2014 which I'm so grateful for. The thing that is weird to me is that most of the people I know and don't see very often, maybe once every 3 months or so, never say that they notice I have lost w eight. I've been a yo-yo dieter for so long but recommitted to losing weight and getting healthy the last 5 months. I have gotten a haircut about that time which no one comments on either! It is so weird to me because people normally notice! Thanks!

That is not unusual at all! Congratulations! That is a great achievement. I am also a yo-yo dieter. Hopefully this will be a life change for the both of us!

Mary from Minnesota

Happy Tuesday ! ! !

My Dad (and daughter) kept me busy last night, so my laptop lost power, and I was unable to log my evening food, so I will attempt to get back on track today. Work is back to crazy again, and I need to make an emergency trip to the dentist this afternoon. I haven't had this amount of pain in ages, and it hurts even worse to floss, so I'm guessing a loose filling. I hope I won't need a root canal, because I just don't want to take the time off work (sad excuse, I know, but I'm not afraid, I just don't want to do it).

I wish I had time to catch up on reading and posting, but I hope you all know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs for Everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

Good morning everyone! I have a ton to get done this morning at work but wanted to check in. I find if I don't repeatedly do something until it becomes automatic, it quickly falls by the wayside. Sooooo, I logged in this morning to finish up yesterday's food log and exercise log even though I went over my calories for the day. Time to get real and own up to my choices. UGH!

Lisag0328: Congratulations! That is a great achievement. I agree with the comment I saw above that people are like that a lot. They don't comment because it's all about them and it kills them to compliment someone else. You keep up what you are doing and try not to give it another thought because you know inside how great you are doing and that's what really counts!

Have a great day everyone. I will try to check back in later.

Tracie in Green Bay

I just wanted to add a comment about people not commenting about a person's weight loss. I know that I myself have not commented about a person's weight loss because I felt they would think that I was thinking that they were fat before! And if I said well you look really good would that mean that I didn't think they looked good before! I think some people just feel uncomfortable saying anything.

Mary from Minnesota

Rita: It is great to hear from you after an absence. It sounds like you're making progress. I hope we'll see more of you around here. :flowerforyou:

Sylvia: I can't believe it is already back to school in your part of the country. We have a little more time, as our school year begins after Labor Day, and the kids don't get out until mid June. It works out well for us. We have generally lovely late summer/early fall weather, and our spring rains last until mid June. The school schedule was originally engineered so kids could help harvest farm crops. :flowerforyou:

OConnell5438: I had to make sleep a priority because I was getting to tired for my brain to work properly. I am doing much better since I started making sure that I get enough sleep. :bigsmile:

Heather: Your grandchildren are adorable. It makes me wish that I could see mine more easily. :flowerforyou:

Terri_mom: It sounds like your DD is struggling with her emotions. I doubt this is something you can fix. You haven't done anything negative. I hope your daughter comes around sooner rather than later. I can only imagine how it might feel to be in her situation. All I can think of for you to do is let her know you're love her and are rooting for her. I see that she's already moving in the right direction. Have you shared MFP with her? I imagine it would be a source of support for her with or without surgery. :flowerforyou:

Run Happy: I log my food on my phone as each day goes along. That way I don't have to try and remember what I've eaten, and it gets logged when I'm travelling without my computer. :flowerforyou:

Lisa: I suspect people are reluctant to comment on weight loss for fear of saying something offensive. A woman who worked where I did lost quite a bit of weight, and I couldn't figure out what to say to her for months. One day I finally thought of something I could say & told her she looked wonderful. It put a smile on her face and that made me feel good, too. :bigsmile:

Kim: I can't believe how many things are being restricted where you live! :noway: Yikes! I'd be going for cold sandwiches or green salad with chicken or shrimp. :flowerforyou:


DH is having computer problems today. He's too close to the "full" line for comfort and needs to get rid of info or and memory. Our guests are still sleeping, but I am skipping spin/zumba with our neighbor because I don't want to go off for an hour or more while I have company. The marina down the road is planning to build condos in the next year or so, and they want to talk to the owner to see what the plans may be like. We'll go along to hear, too. DH thinks he might be interested. I'm less enthused, but some of what Brad is talking about is appealing.




Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison

August Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back strength.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Eliminate alcohol.
6. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.

Janetr OKC – I hear you on being nervous to randomly join a group. I would suggest if you do find a Red Hat chapter near you to see if you can just go along with them for one or two times before committing to joining. The Red Hat Society is a “disorganization” and all chapters do not operate the same way. For example, there is a group near me who are perfectly lovely ladies, but they are almost all retired and are not concerned about their incomes. Thus, they will rent a bus to take them to a casino for a day or hold big formal dances. Fun events, but expensive and take up time a working gal cannot give. The group I am in just meet once a month and have lunch together. We occasionally do something special but always keep it to weekends and keep the cost down to a more reasonable level. Meeting a group that is a good fit for you can be hard but it is so much fun when you find them.

Terri -

terri_mom wrote: »

She said it's not me, she is just irritated in general. Thanks again. I will keep trying with her.

Whew! I’m glad it wasn’t you and just life in general.

lisag0328 – Congratulations on your 44lb loss! That is terrific.

I have lost 144lb. Trust me, it is noticeable. I have received plenty of compliments and am grateful for each and every one of them. At the same time, I have also been surprised at how many people who have not seen me in a while do not say anything at all. I have had at least two people hesitantly mention that they noticed I was shrinking. When I grinned and said “Thank you for noticing. I’ve been working at it.” They very visibly relaxed. They then went on to say they were glad it was on purpose and not because I was sick.

I remember seeing a friend after she had lost 125lbs. I told her that I had always thought she was a beautiful woman and didn’t want to imply that losing weight made her a better person. She laughed and said “You can always tell me I look heathy now.” So I told her she looked heathy and radiant.

So when I am disappointed that a friend does not appear to notice my weight loss I try to remember that some people don’t say anything because they are afraid of accidently saying the wrong thing. If I really want their opinion I will find a way of sneaking my joy at my loss into the conversation.

Grits – I love the idea of a pink flamingo on your hat. Now I shall have to look for a flamingo to add to my hat. My favorite Red Hat t-shirt is purple (of course) with 3 flamingos wearing red hats all done in rhinestones.

Mia in MI

August goals:
Continue to honestly log food every day
Continue to meet PT one day a week for strength training
Get at least one hour a week of aerobic exercise
Stop Iced Tea overload. 16 oz. iced tea daily plus 48 oz. water

Enjoying our visitor, but very, very busy.
Have read all the posts and thinking of you, but no time. Got to light the bbq!

Love Heather UK

miakoda40 wrote: »

Grits – I love the idea of a pink flamingo on your hat. Now I shall have to look for a flamingo to add to my hat. My favorite Red Hat t-shirt is purple (of course) with 3 flamingos wearing red hats all done in rhinestones.

Mia in MI

I would love to see a picture of your purple shirt and flamingos with rhinestones!

Heather - Love the pictures! Im glad you are able to enjoy time with your DGC.

Katla - I usually rearrange my schedule when I have company too. Life Happens! Enjoy your company.

Yvonne - It is so fun riding on the back of a motorcycle! I haven't been able to at all this year since my DH injured his wrist and nerves in his hand. Are your motormaid friends some type of a club?

Has anyone ever had an urge to eat everything in sight? I want to eat soooo much and I feel out of control. I have eaten a healthy breakfast and I know it is just in my mind that I want to eat eat eat but I am still having all of these cravings. Hopefully they will subside and I will be able to resist!

Have a great day everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

fanncy0626 wrote: »

Has anyone ever had an urge to eat everything in sight? I want to eat soooo much and I feel out of control. I have eaten a healthy breakfast and I know it is just in my mind that I want to eat eat eat but I am still having all of these cravings. Hopefully they will subside and I will be able to resist!
Mary from Minnesota

I have been feeling this way for a few days. It is a struggle to keep it under control more so than at other times. I thought that I had "unlearned" this behavior but no. I believe with me right now it is stress due to my husband's job search. Ugh....

Cheri NE Ohio

All the talk about people not commenting on ones weight loss, I have to chime in here. Personally I think it is inappropriate for someone to comment on a person’s weight loss unless they are close with the person and understand the circumstances. Not all weight loss is a happy thing. Think about those that are going through chemo or other health treatments. I had a friend many years ago that wished to loose weight so bad then she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She lost all the weight and died shortly there after (about 3 months). She always said it hurt her to hear all the compliments about her weight knowing she was literally dying to get her new slim body. Now I never comment on an acquaintance’s weight. I prefer the “You look fabulous” or "You are radiating happiness”.

Don’t be discouraged by others not “noticing”, they may just be being respectful because they do not know your personal circumstance. Come here often and feel all the love and praise. I have only been on these forum a very short time but feel the love and caring from a wonderful group of women.

@barbiecat Thank you for the instruction on getting my ticker into my post. I works

@terri_mom good luck at the dentist. Praying for a simple filling replacement.

@pipcd34 Oh my! I still have not received my bill from the hospital for my stay 2 weeks ago. It will be interesting to see just how much it is. I have to pay the first $5000 and $6600 is my max out of pocket for the year.

PJnVA